Create a custom iphone or ipad case from your child’s artwork!

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Do you have a box full of old crumpled drawing that your kids have proudly brought home to you from school? I do! In fact, I have several boxes full! There comes a point though when you wonder what to do with all of those carefully doodled treasures, especially since they’re packed away. Why not [...]

SOL REPUBLIC Jax In-Ear Headphones for iPhones, iPads and iPods

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So much of our lives are now tied in to technology, computers and our smartphones these days! I’m no exception, besides using my phone for calls, text, reminders and family communications — I also rely on my phone to listen to my playlists while I’m out of the house running errands, taking a walk or [...]

A Valentine’s Day Playlist with Windows Phone 8X #Troop8X #HTC8

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Besides the gorgeous colors, one of my favorite features of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC is how great it sounds. This phone comes equipped with the built in Beats Audio amplifier. When I plug in my headphones, the music sounds AH-mazing! It’s so clear and really lets me get into the songs I love. Be [...]

My Windows 8X Phone Homescreen #Troop8X #HTC8

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Over the past week and a half, I have been getting familiar with my new Windows 8X phone by HTC. Since I have been both an iPhone and Android user, the Windows 8X is a whole new experience! After admiring how great the Windows 8X felt in my hand, and telling my hubby how much [...]

Closing thoughts on my time with Verizon Wireless #VZWSM

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I can hardly believe it has been six months since I started the journey of being a Verizon Wireless Ambassador! Over these many months, I have grown to love not only the devices I have had the pleasure of trying, but the Verizon Wireless service as well. While in the beginning I thought that I [...]

What can I do with the Intuition LG? #VZWSM #samp

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The Intuition LG has been part of the household for a couple of weeks now. I have to say that the large screen size is still my favorite feature. There are so many things that I can do with this phone because of the large screen that I usually have a harder time doing on [...]

Could this be art? Exploring Panasonic #Lumix G5 Creative Filters

Dynamic Mono Lumix G5

Now that I’ve stepped into the world of the Panasonic Lumix G5, I am having a hard time putting it down. I am continuously amazed at how beautiful the shots from this camera can be. And, I know that in the hands of someone more capable than I, there would be some truly gorgeous works [...]

Jamming with Soundfreaq Sound Kick Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

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We have a house full of cell phones and the kids are endlessly using them for everything from keeping in touch with us to listening to their favorite music. They also love sharing songs with each other, and us, which can be a pain. It’s not ideal to try and listen to a song my [...]

The Intuition by LG from Verizon Wireless #samp #VZWSM

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Just over a week ago, I joined a group of Verizon Wireless bloggers on Twitter for a “20 questions Tweet Up.” It didn’t take us long to guess what our next review device would be! And a few days later when the Intuition by LG arrived, I was super impressed with the nifty new “phlablet.”  [...]

A mess of photos from my first days with the Panasonic #Lumix G5

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A new toy showed up at my door this week! A toy that makes a geek, such as myself, run around doing the happy dance all over the kitchen! The Panasonic Lumix G5 is a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera and my very first step away from the point and shoot. I have no idea [...]

Let’s talk about Verizon Wireless #VZWSM #samp

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It has been a couple months since I excitedly announced that I was a Verizon Wireless Savvy Moms Ambassador! Since then, I have been enjoying every minute with the first device I was sent to test. My Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone has become a constant companion. Wherever I go, she goes (yes, she!). Over [...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Autumn Phone Photography #FallInPA #VZWSM

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I wish my backyard would stay the way it is right now… all winter long. It is gorgeous! The Autumn colors are bright and cheery and the sky is all moody greys and soft blues mixed together. Autumn is my favorite season! Before the sun was all the way up, I took a little walk with [...]

Take action against Domestic Violence with HopeLine #VZWSM

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and whether or not we realize it, Domestic Violence touches us all. One in Nine Men, One in Four women, One in Three teens and Over 3 million children are affected by domestic violence. I don’t like to speak of it but when I was 10, my mom and I [...]

Sometimes, it’s the simple things #VZWSM #samp

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I have been exploring new ways to use my Galaxy S III this month. Sometimes it ends up being the simplest things that can make life so much easier! So far this month, I discovered three new ways to use my phone for productivity, fun and better communication. Frustration-free Texting I am an awful texter. [...]